SCOTMID have spent £500,000 to bring Leithers & Easter Rd residents a better shopping experience at their Easter Rd branch. The branch was reopened by Mark Lazarowicz. MP for Edinburgh North & Leith, himself a long term member and supporter of the Cooperative movement. 
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<<<: Staff enjoying the moments before the rush Right >>>: Mark Lazarowicz with manager Billy Stirling (left), cutting the ribbon. Billy Stirling, Store Manager, stessed Scotmid's pride and commitment to being at the heart of the local community - "We look forward to serving our Easter Road customers from our remodelled store with an excellent product range and some great deals.”
Left <<<: Staff offering samples of the Fair Trade chocolate biscuits Right >>>: Three local sisters sample the instore baking
"In today's economic climate, many people have learnt once again the importance of business which is driven by ethics and the consumer interest, instead of an unprincipled drive for profit at any price. The Cooperative movement is the longest established ethical business in the UK, and it's great to see it expanding again. And as a Labour MP, who is also a member of the political wing of the cooperative movement, the Cooperative Party, I'm delighted to see this store reopening which will serve many people in my own constituency." Mark Lazarowicz, Edinburgh North & Leith MP
Left <<<: Cynthia shows off Scotmid's flowers and takeaway snacks aisle Right >>>: A Scotmid worker checks out
Fairer trading has always been at the heart of the Co-operative Movement, and Scotmid has long had a good story to tell about both its Fairtrade products and it's cruelty free, ecologically friendly lines. Leith & North is delighted to see Scotmid presenting itself so well, and giving its hardworking staff a morale boost.
Scotmid web site >>>
Co-op party web site >>>
Article on the origins of the Co-operative Movement on Co-op online web site >>>
Read about the Co-operative Movement on Wikipedia >>>
